📷 Bristol Mountain
North America
Bristol Mountain
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Status unconfirmed
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Overview
Bristol Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Bristol Mountain is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York and features 1,200 feet of vertical rise, making it the highest vertical between the Adirondacks and the Rockies. The resort offers 39 varied trails, two high-speed quads, and a dedicated learning area, catering to all skill levels. Known for its extensive night skiing and family-friendly atmosphere, Bristol Mountain also provides amenities such as a terrain park, snow sports school, and multiple dining options. Its scenic setting and reliable snowmaking distinguish it as a premier destination for winter recreation in the region.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Bristol Mountain
Lifts
5
Skiable area
138 ac
Longest run
6.4 km / 4 mi
Resort Info
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Rocket Lodge – Known for its cozy atmosphere and panoramic views, Rocket Lodge at Bristol Mountain offers a welcoming après-ski experience with a full-service bar, hearty comfort food, and frequent live music events, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Status unconfirmed
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.
Recent
No new snow has been recorded in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook does not indicate any snowfall.
Historic
This season-to-date, snow conditions are below the 5-year average of 110cm.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Mid-Atlantic & Appalachians region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC
Base
305m
Temp
21°C
Wind
6.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
488m
Temp
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Wind
7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
671m
Temp
18.7°C
Wind
6.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Bristol Mountain (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 3:02 PM
Today 21 / 12 | Sat, Aug 22 24 / 146mm | Sun, Aug 23 18 / 134.5mm | Mon, Aug 24 15 / 125.4mm | Tue, Aug 25 18 / 123mm | Wed, Aug 26 21 / 11 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.3 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 15 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 14 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 7 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 13 | 25 | 11 | 31 | 35 | 27 | 39 | 53 | 42 | 45 | 47 | 41 | 33 | 44 | 37 | 25 | 26 | 22 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (671m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
⛅
20.7°
12°
11 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
23.6°
13.6°
18 km/h
Sun
23
🌧️
17.8°
12.9°
22 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
14.5°
11.6°
24 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
17.5°
12.2°
18 km/h
Wed
26
⛅
21.1°
11.3°
9 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
24.4°
14.2°
14 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
19.1°
15.7°
10 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
19.5°
15.4°
11 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
20.9°
15°
12 km/h
Summit elevation (671m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 110cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 124cm full-season avg
110cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Bristol Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 129cm with an average of 82 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 12.4cm | 8 days | 2cm | 8cm | 4.6cm |
| December | 25.3cm | 17 days | 8cm | 17cm | 6.9cm |
| January | 29.1cm | 20 days | 14cm | 26cm | 7.8cm |
| February | 27.7cm | 16 days | 19cm | 31cm | 8.6cm |
| March | 24.4cm | 13 days | 13cm | 28cm | 8.3cm |
| April | 9.2cm | 6 days | 2cm | 10cm | 4.5cm |
| May | 0.4cm | 0 days | 0cm | 2cm | 1.6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Bristol Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 146 cm (57 in), about 8% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
146 cm
10 El Niño winters · 8% above median
All-season median
135 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 146 cm | 115 cm – 154 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 141 cm | 117 cm – 145 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 125 cm | 107 cm – 135 cm | 2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Mountain
- Where is Bristol Mountain?
- Bristol Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Bristol Mountain?
- Bristol Mountain runs from a base elevation of 305 m (1,001 ft) to a summit of 671 m (2,201 ft), giving a vertical drop of 366 m (1,201 ft).
- How big is Bristol Mountain?
- Bristol Mountain has 138 acres (56 hectares) of skiable terrain, 39 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Bristol Mountain?
- Bristol Mountain is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Bristol Mountain get in a typical season?
- Bristol Mountain averages 120 inches / 305 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
